{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/55.1-1916.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/55.1-1916.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/55.1-1916.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/55.1-1916.html"}],"law_id":76179,"edition_id":1,"section_id":76179,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1916","catch_line":"Contents of declaration","history":"1974, c. 416, \u00a7 55-79.54; 1975, c. 415; 1977, c. 428; 1982, c. 545; 1993, c. 667; 1998, c. 32; 2012, c. 520; 2019, c. 712.","full_text":"A\n\nThe declaration for every condominium shall contain the following:1\n\nThe name of the condominium, which name shall include the word “condominium” or be followed by the words “a condominium.”2\n\nThe name of the county or city in which the condominium is located.3\n\nA legal description by metes and bounds of the land submitted in accordance with this chapter.4\n\nA description or delineation of the boundaries of the units, including the horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical (lateral or perimetric) boundaries.5\n\nA description or delineation of any limited common elements, other than those that are limited common elements by virtue of subdivision 5 of § 55.1-1912, showing or designating the unit or units to which each is assigned.6\n\nA description or delineation of all common elements not within the boundaries of any convertible lands that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, together with a statement that (i) they may be so assigned and a description of the method by which any such assignments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1919 or (ii) once assigned, the conditions under which they may be unassigned and converted to common elements in accordance with § 55.1-1919.7\n\nThe allocation to each unit of an undivided interest in the common elements in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1917.8\n\nA statement of the extent of the declarant’s obligation to complete improvements labeled “NOT YET COMPLETED” or to begin and complete improvements labeled “NOT YET BEGUN” on plats recorded pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Such statement shall be specific as to the type and quality of materials to be used, the size or capacity of the improvements when material, and the time by which such improvements shall be completed.9\n\nSuch other matters as the declarant deems appropriate.B\n\nIf the condominium contains any convertible land, the declaration shall also contain the following:1\n\nA legal description by metes and bounds of each convertible land within the condominium.2\n\nA statement of the maximum number of units that may be created within each such convertible land.3\n\nA statement, with respect to each such convertible land, of the maximum percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units that may be created in such convertible land that may be occupied by units not restricted exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the units on other portions of the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use.4\n\nA statement of the extent to which any structure erected on any convertible land will be compatible with structures on other portions of the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials to be used, and architectural style.5\n\nA description of all other improvements that may be made on each convertible land within the condominium.6\n\nA statement that any units created within each convertible land will be substantially identical to the units on other portions of the submitted land, or a statement describing in detail what other types of units may be created in such convertible land.7\n\nA description of the declarant’s reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements within any convertible land or to designate common elements in such convertible land that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, in terms of the types, sizes, and maximum number of such elements within each such convertible land.\n\t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7.C\n\nIf the condominium is an expandable condominium, the declaration shall also contain the following:1\n\nThe explicit reservation of an option to expand the condominium.2\n\nA statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to whether the consent of any unit owners shall be required, and, if so, a statement as to the method by which such consent shall be ascertained, or a statement that there are no such limitations.3\n\nA time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the declaration, upon which the option to expand the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified. After the expiration of any period of declarant control reserved pursuant to subsection A of § 55.1-1943, such time limit may be extended by an amendment to the declaration made pursuant to § 55.1-1934.4\n\nA legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be added to the condominium, henceforth referred to as “additional land.”5\n\nA statement as to whether, if any of the additional land is added to the condominium, all of it or any particular portion of it must be added and, if not, a statement of any limitations as to what portions may be added, or a statement that there are no such limitations.6\n\nA statement as to whether portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds of such portions or regulating the order in which they may be added to the condominium.7\n\nA statement of any limitations as to the locations of any improvements that may be made on any portions of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.8\n\nA statement of the maximum number of units that may be created on the additional land. If portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units that may be created on each such portion added to the condominium. If portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are not fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, then the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units per acre that may be created on any such portion added to the condominium.9\n\nA statement, with respect to the additional land and to any portion of such additional land that may be added to the condominium, of the maximum percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units that may be created on such additional land that may be occupied by units not restricted exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the units on the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use.10\n\nA statement of the extent to which any structures erected on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium will be compatible with structures on the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials to be used, and architectural style, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards.11\n\nA description of all other improvements that will be made on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement of any limitations as to what other improvements may be made on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.12\n\nA statement that any units created on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium will be substantially identical to the units on the submitted land, or a statement of any limitations as to what types of units may be created on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.13\n\nA description of the declarant’s reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements within any portion of the additional land added to the condominium or to designate common elements in such additional land that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, in terms of the types, sizes, and maximum number of such elements within each such portion, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards.\n\t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13.D\n\nIf the condominium is a contractable condominium, the declaration shall also contain the following:1\n\nThe explicit reservation of an option to contract the condominium.2\n\nA statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to whether the consent of any unit owners shall be required, and, if so, a statement as to the method whereby such consent shall be ascertained, or a statement that there are no such limitations.3\n\nA time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the declaration, upon which the option to contract the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified.4\n\nA legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be withdrawn from the condominium, hereinafter referred to as “withdrawable land.”5\n\nA statement as to whether portions of the withdrawable land may be withdrawn from the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds or regulating the order in which they may be withdrawn from the condominium.6\n\nA legal description by metes and bounds of all of the submitted land to which the option to contract the condominium does not extend. This subdivision shall not be construed in derogation of any right the declarant may have to terminate the condominium in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1937.\n\t\t\t\tPlats may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, and 6.E\n\nIf the condominium is a leasehold condominium, then with respect to any ground lease or other leases the expiration or termination of which will or may terminate or contract the condominium, the declaration shall set forth the county or city in which such lease is recorded and the deed book and page number where the first page of each such lease is recorded, and the declaration shall also contain the following:1\n\nThe date upon which each such lease is due to expire.2\n\nA statement as to whether any land or improvements will be owned by the unit owners in fee simple and, if so, either (i) a description of the same, including a legal description by metes and bounds of any such land, or (ii) a statement of any rights the unit owners shall have to remove such improvements within a reasonable time after the expiration or termination of the lease involved, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.3\n\nA statement of the rights the unit owners shall have to redeem any reversion, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.\n\t\t\t\tAfter the recording of the declaration, no lessor who executed such declaration, and no successor in interest to such lessor, shall have any right or power to terminate any part of the leasehold interest of any unit owner who makes timely payment of his share of the rent to the person designated in the declaration for the receipt of such rent and who otherwise complies with all covenants that, if violated, would entitle the lessor to terminate the lease. Acquisition or reacquisition of such a leasehold interest by the owner of the reversion or remainder does not cause a merger of the leasehold and fee simple interests unless all leasehold interests in the condominium are thus acquired or reacquired.F\n\nWherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of land that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, such requirement shall be deemed satisfied by any legally sufficient description and shall be deemed to require a legally sufficient description of any easements that are submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, as appropriate. In the case of each such easement, the declaration shall contain the following:1\n\nA description of the permitted use or uses.2\n\nIf less than all of those entitled to the use of all of the units may utilize such easement, a statement of the relevant restrictions and limitations on utilization.3\n\nIf any persons other than those entitled to the use of the units may utilize such easement, a statement of the rights of others to utilization of the easement.G\n\nWherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of land that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, an added requirement shall be a separate legally sufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners shall or may be tenants in common or joint tenants with any other persons and a separate legally sufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners shall or may be life tenants. No units shall be situated on any such lands, however, and the declaration shall describe the nature of the unit owners’ estate in such lands. No such lands shall be shown on the same plat or plats showing other portions of the condominium but shall be shown instead on separate plats.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":273525,"text":"The declaration for every condominium shall contain the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":273526,"text":"The name of the condominium, which name shall include the word “condominium” or be followed by the words “a condominium.”","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":273527,"text":"The name of the county or city in which the condominium is located.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":273528,"text":"A legal description by metes and bounds of the land submitted in accordance with this chapter.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A4"},"4":{"id":273529,"text":"A description or delineation of the boundaries of the units, including the horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical (lateral or perimetric) boundaries.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"A4","prefix_anchor":"A4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A5"},"5":{"id":273530,"text":"A description or delineation of any limited common elements, other than those that are limited common elements by virtue of subdivision 5 of § 55.1-1912, showing or designating the unit or units to which each is assigned.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"A5","prefix_anchor":"A5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A4","next_prefix":"A6"},"6":{"id":273531,"text":"A description or delineation of all common elements not within the boundaries of any convertible lands that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, together with a statement that (i) they may be so assigned and a description of the method by which any such assignments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1919 or (ii) once assigned, the conditions under which they may be unassigned and converted to common elements in accordance with § 55.1-1919.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"A6","prefix_anchor":"A6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A5","next_prefix":"A7"},"7":{"id":273532,"text":"The allocation to each unit of an undivided interest in the common elements in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1917.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"A7","prefix_anchor":"A7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A6","next_prefix":"A8"},"8":{"id":273533,"text":"A statement of the extent of the declarant’s obligation to complete improvements labeled “NOT YET COMPLETED” or to begin and complete improvements labeled “NOT YET BEGUN” on plats recorded pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Such statement shall be specific as to the type and quality of materials to be used, the size or capacity of the improvements when material, and the time by which such improvements shall be completed.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","8"],"prefix":"8","entire_prefix":"A8","prefix_anchor":"A8","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A7","next_prefix":"A9"},"9":{"id":273534,"text":"Such other matters as the declarant deems appropriate.","type":"section","prefixes":["A","9"],"prefix":"9","entire_prefix":"A9","prefix_anchor":"A9","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A8","next_prefix":"B"},"10":{"id":273535,"text":"If the condominium contains any convertible land, the declaration shall also contain the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A9","next_prefix":"B1"},"11":{"id":273536,"text":"A legal description by metes and bounds of each convertible land within the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"B1","prefix_anchor":"B1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"B2"},"12":{"id":273537,"text":"A statement of the maximum number of units that may be created within each such convertible land.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"B2","prefix_anchor":"B2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B1","next_prefix":"B3"},"13":{"id":273538,"text":"A statement, with respect to each such convertible land, of the maximum percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units that may be created in such convertible land that may be occupied by units not restricted exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the units on other portions of the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"B3","prefix_anchor":"B3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B2","next_prefix":"B4"},"14":{"id":273539,"text":"A statement of the extent to which any structure erected on any convertible land will be compatible with structures on other portions of the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials to be used, and architectural style.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"B4","prefix_anchor":"B4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B3","next_prefix":"B5"},"15":{"id":273540,"text":"A description of all other improvements that may be made on each convertible land within the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"B5","prefix_anchor":"B5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B4","next_prefix":"B6"},"16":{"id":273541,"text":"A statement that any units created within each convertible land will be substantially identical to the units on other portions of the submitted land, or a statement describing in detail what other types of units may be created in such convertible land.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"B6","prefix_anchor":"B6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B5","next_prefix":"B7"},"17":{"id":273542,"text":"A description of the declarant’s reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements within any convertible land or to designate common elements in such convertible land that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, in terms of the types, sizes, and maximum number of such elements within each such convertible land.\n\t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"B7","prefix_anchor":"B7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B6","next_prefix":"C"},"18":{"id":273543,"text":"If the condominium is an expandable condominium, the declaration shall also contain the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B7","next_prefix":"C1"},"19":{"id":273544,"text":"The explicit reservation of an option to expand the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"C1","prefix_anchor":"C1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"C2"},"20":{"id":273545,"text":"A statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to whether the consent of any unit owners shall be required, and, if so, a statement as to the method by which such consent shall be ascertained, or a statement that there are no such limitations.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"C2","prefix_anchor":"C2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C1","next_prefix":"C3"},"21":{"id":273546,"text":"A time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the declaration, upon which the option to expand the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified. After the expiration of any period of declarant control reserved pursuant to subsection A of § 55.1-1943, such time limit may be extended by an amendment to the declaration made pursuant to § 55.1-1934.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"C3","prefix_anchor":"C3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C2","next_prefix":"C4"},"22":{"id":273547,"text":"A legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be added to the condominium, henceforth referred to as “additional land.”","type":"section","prefixes":["C","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"C4","prefix_anchor":"C4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C3","next_prefix":"C5"},"23":{"id":273548,"text":"A statement as to whether, if any of the additional land is added to the condominium, all of it or any particular portion of it must be added and, if not, a statement of any limitations as to what portions may be added, or a statement that there are no such limitations.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"C5","prefix_anchor":"C5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C4","next_prefix":"C6"},"24":{"id":273549,"text":"A statement as to whether portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds of such portions or regulating the order in which they may be added to the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"C6","prefix_anchor":"C6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C5","next_prefix":"C7"},"25":{"id":273550,"text":"A statement of any limitations as to the locations of any improvements that may be made on any portions of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"C7","prefix_anchor":"C7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C6","next_prefix":"C8"},"26":{"id":273551,"text":"A statement of the maximum number of units that may be created on the additional land. If portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units that may be created on each such portion added to the condominium. If portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are not fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, then the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units per acre that may be created on any such portion added to the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","8"],"prefix":"8","entire_prefix":"C8","prefix_anchor":"C8","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C7","next_prefix":"C9"},"27":{"id":273552,"text":"A statement, with respect to the additional land and to any portion of such additional land that may be added to the condominium, of the maximum percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units that may be created on such additional land that may be occupied by units not restricted exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the units on the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","9"],"prefix":"9","entire_prefix":"C9","prefix_anchor":"C9","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C8","next_prefix":"C10"},"28":{"id":273553,"text":"A statement of the extent to which any structures erected on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium will be compatible with structures on the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials to be used, and architectural style, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","10"],"prefix":"10","entire_prefix":"C10","prefix_anchor":"C10","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C9","next_prefix":"C11"},"29":{"id":273554,"text":"A description of all other improvements that will be made on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement of any limitations as to what other improvements may be made on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","11"],"prefix":"11","entire_prefix":"C11","prefix_anchor":"C11","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C10","next_prefix":"C12"},"30":{"id":273555,"text":"A statement that any units created on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium will be substantially identical to the units on the submitted land, or a statement of any limitations as to what types of units may be created on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","12"],"prefix":"12","entire_prefix":"C12","prefix_anchor":"C12","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C11","next_prefix":"C13"},"31":{"id":273556,"text":"A description of the declarant’s reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements within any portion of the additional land added to the condominium or to designate common elements in such additional land that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, in terms of the types, sizes, and maximum number of such elements within each such portion, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards.\n\t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","13"],"prefix":"13","entire_prefix":"C13","prefix_anchor":"C13","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C12","next_prefix":"D"},"32":{"id":273557,"text":"If the condominium is a contractable condominium, the declaration shall also contain the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C13","next_prefix":"D1"},"33":{"id":273558,"text":"The explicit reservation of an option to contract the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["D","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"D1","prefix_anchor":"D1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"D","next_prefix":"D2"},"34":{"id":273559,"text":"A statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to whether the consent of any unit owners shall be required, and, if so, a statement as to the method whereby such consent shall be ascertained, or a statement that there are no such limitations.","type":"section","prefixes":["D","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"D2","prefix_anchor":"D2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"D1","next_prefix":"D3"},"35":{"id":273560,"text":"A time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the declaration, upon which the option to contract the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified.","type":"section","prefixes":["D","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"D3","prefix_anchor":"D3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"D2","next_prefix":"D4"},"36":{"id":273561,"text":"A legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be withdrawn from the condominium, hereinafter referred to as “withdrawable land.”","type":"section","prefixes":["D","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"D4","prefix_anchor":"D4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"D3","next_prefix":"D5"},"37":{"id":273562,"text":"A statement as to whether portions of the withdrawable land may be withdrawn from the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds or regulating the order in which they may be withdrawn from the condominium.","type":"section","prefixes":["D","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"D5","prefix_anchor":"D5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"D4","next_prefix":"D6"},"38":{"id":273563,"text":"A legal description by metes and bounds of all of the submitted land to which the option to contract the condominium does not extend. This subdivision shall not be construed in derogation of any right the declarant may have to terminate the condominium in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1937.\n\t\t\t\tPlats may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, and 6.","type":"section","prefixes":["D","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"D6","prefix_anchor":"D6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"D5","next_prefix":"E"},"39":{"id":273564,"text":"If the condominium is a leasehold condominium, then with respect to any ground lease or other leases the expiration or termination of which will or may terminate or contract the condominium, the declaration shall set forth the county or city in which such lease is recorded and the deed book and page number where the first page of each such lease is recorded, and the declaration shall also contain the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["E"],"prefix":"E","entire_prefix":"E","prefix_anchor":"E","level":1,"prior_prefix":"D6","next_prefix":"E1"},"40":{"id":273565,"text":"The date upon which each such lease is due to expire.","type":"section","prefixes":["E","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"E1","prefix_anchor":"E1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"E","next_prefix":"E2"},"41":{"id":273566,"text":"A statement as to whether any land or improvements will be owned by the unit owners in fee simple and, if so, either (i) a description of the same, including a legal description by metes and bounds of any such land, or (ii) a statement of any rights the unit owners shall have to remove such improvements within a reasonable time after the expiration or termination of the lease involved, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.","type":"section","prefixes":["E","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"E2","prefix_anchor":"E2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"E1","next_prefix":"E3"},"42":{"id":273567,"text":"A statement of the rights the unit owners shall have to redeem any reversion, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.\n\t\t\t\tAfter the recording of the declaration, no lessor who executed such declaration, and no successor in interest to such lessor, shall have any right or power to terminate any part of the leasehold interest of any unit owner who makes timely payment of his share of the rent to the person designated in the declaration for the receipt of such rent and who otherwise complies with all covenants that, if violated, would entitle the lessor to terminate the lease. Acquisition or reacquisition of such a leasehold interest by the owner of the reversion or remainder does not cause a merger of the leasehold and fee simple interests unless all leasehold interests in the condominium are thus acquired or reacquired.","type":"section","prefixes":["E","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"E3","prefix_anchor":"E3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"E2","next_prefix":"F"},"43":{"id":273568,"text":"Wherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of land that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, such requirement shall be deemed satisfied by any legally sufficient description and shall be deemed to require a legally sufficient description of any easements that are submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, as appropriate. In the case of each such easement, the declaration shall contain the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["F"],"prefix":"F","entire_prefix":"F","prefix_anchor":"F","level":1,"prior_prefix":"E3","next_prefix":"F1"},"44":{"id":273569,"text":"A description of the permitted use or uses.","type":"section","prefixes":["F","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"F1","prefix_anchor":"F1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"F","next_prefix":"F2"},"45":{"id":273570,"text":"If less than all of those entitled to the use of all of the units may utilize such easement, a statement of the relevant restrictions and limitations on utilization.","type":"section","prefixes":["F","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"F2","prefix_anchor":"F2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"F1","next_prefix":"F3"},"46":{"id":273571,"text":"If any persons other than those entitled to the use of the units may utilize such easement, a statement of the rights of others to utilization of the easement.","type":"section","prefixes":["F","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"F3","prefix_anchor":"F3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"F2","next_prefix":"G"},"47":{"id":273572,"text":"Wherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of land that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, an added requirement shall be a separate legally sufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners shall or may be tenants in common or joint tenants with any other persons and a separate legally sufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners shall or may be life tenants. No units shall be situated on any such lands, however, and the declaration shall describe the nature of the unit owners’ estate in such lands. No such lands shall be shown on the same plat or plats showing other portions of the condominium but shall be shown instead on separate plats.","type":"section","prefixes":["G"],"prefix":"G","entire_prefix":"G","prefix_anchor":"G","level":1,"prior_prefix":"F3"}},"ancestry":[{"id":13019,"edition_id":1,"name":"Creation, Alteration, and Termination of Condominiums","identifier":"2","label":"article","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":13018,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:44:09","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:44:09","permalink":{"id":246655,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13019,"identifier":"2","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2","url":"\/55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":13018,"edition_id":1,"name":"Virginia Condominium Act","identifier":"19","label":"chapter","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12914,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:44:09","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:44:09","permalink":{"id":246623,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13018,"identifier":"19","token":"55.1\/IV\/19","url":"\/55.1\/IV\/19\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12914,"edition_id":1,"name":"Common Interest Communities","identifier":"IV","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12707,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:44:01","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:44:01","permalink":{"id":246473,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12914,"identifier":"IV","token":"55.1\/IV","url":"\/55.1\/IV\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12707,"edition_id":1,"name":"Property and Conveyances","identifier":"55.1","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:49","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:49","permalink":{"id":244769,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12707,"identifier":"55.1","token":"55.1","url":"\/55.1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":66133,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1907","catch_line":"How condominium may be created","url":"\/55.1-1907\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1907","metadata":false},{"id":60125,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1908","catch_line":"Release of liens","url":"\/55.1-1908\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1908","metadata":false},{"id":81423,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1909","catch_line":"Description of condominium units","url":"\/55.1-1909\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1909","metadata":false},{"id":85700,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1910","catch_line":"Execution of condominium instruments","url":"\/55.1-1910\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1910","metadata":false},{"id":67143,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1911","catch_line":"Recordation of condominium instruments","url":"\/55.1-1911\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1911","metadata":false},{"id":70994,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1912","catch_line":"Construction of condominium instruments","url":"\/55.1-1912\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1912","metadata":false},{"id":66094,"structure_id":13019,"section_number":"55.1-1913","catch_line":"Complementarity of condominium instruments; 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This law was first created in 1974. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 416 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1974 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 7 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1975, chapter 415; in 1977, chapter 428; in 1982, chapter 545; in 1993, chapter 667; in 1998, chapter 32<\/a>; in 2012, chapter 520<\/a>; in 2019, chapter 712<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":76143,"section_number":"55.1-1901","catch_line":"Application and construction of chapter","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1901\/"},{"id":74121,"section_number":"55.1-1918","catch_line":"Reallocation of interests in common elements","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1918\/"},{"id":71147,"section_number":"55.1-1919","catch_line":"Assignments of limited common elements; conversion to common element","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1919\/"},{"id":70504,"section_number":"55.1-1922","catch_line":"Preliminary recordation of plats and plans","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1922\/"},{"id":73518,"section_number":"55.1-1926","catch_line":"Expansion of condominium","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1926\/"},{"id":86008,"section_number":"55.1-1927","catch_line":"Contraction of condominium","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1927\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":70994,"section_number":"55.1-1912","catch_line":"Construction of condominium instruments","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1912\/"},{"id":71147,"section_number":"55.1-1919","catch_line":"Assignments of limited common elements; conversion to common element","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1919\/"},{"id":81982,"section_number":"55.1-1937","catch_line":"Termination of condominium","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1937\/"},{"id":84290,"section_number":"55.1-1943","catch_line":"Control of condominium by declarant","order_by":null,"url":"\/55.1-1943\/"}],"permalink":{"id":246693,"object_type":"law","relational_id":76179,"identifier":"55.1-1916","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1916","url":"\/55.1-1916\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/55.1-1916\/","token":"55.1\/IV\/19\/2\/55.1-1916","dublin_core":{"Title":"Contents of declaration","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 55.1-1916","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> The declaration for every condominium<\/span> shall contain the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The name of the condominium<\/span>, which name shall include the word “condominium<\/span>” or be followed by the words “a condominium<\/span>.” <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The name of the county or city in which the condominium<\/span> is located. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> A legal description by metes and bounds of the land<\/span> submitted in accordance with this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> A description or delineation of the boundaries of the units<\/span>, including the horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical (lateral or perimetric) boundaries. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> A description or delineation of any limited common elements<\/span>, other than those that are limited common elements<\/span> by virtue of subdivision 5 of § 55.1-1912<\/a>, showing or designating the unit<\/span> or units<\/span> to which each is assigned. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> A description or delineation of all common elements not within the boundaries of any convertible lands<\/span> that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements<\/span>, together with a statement that (i) they may be so assigned and a description of the method by which any such assignments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1919<\/a> or (ii) once assigned, the conditions under which they may be unassigned and converted to common elements in accordance with § 55.1-1919<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> The allocation to each unit<\/span> of an undivided interest in the common elements in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1917<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> A statement of the extent of the declarant<\/span>’s obligation to complete improvements labeled “NOT YET COMPLETED” or to begin and complete improvements labeled “NOT YET BEGUN” on plats recorded pursuant to the requirements of this chapter. Such statement shall be specific as to the type and quality of materials<\/span> to be used, the size<\/span> or capacity of the improvements when material<\/span>, and the time by which such improvements shall be completed. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> Such other matters as the declarant<\/span> deems appropriate. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> If the condominium<\/span> contains any convertible land<\/span>, the declaration shall also contain the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> A legal description by metes and bounds of each convertible land<\/span> within the condominium<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> A statement of the maximum number of units<\/span> that may be created within each such convertible land<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> A statement, with respect to each such convertible land<\/span>, of the maximum percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units<\/span> that may be created in such convertible land<\/span> that may be occupied by units<\/span> not restricted exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the units<\/span> on other portions of the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> A statement of the extent to which any structure erected on any convertible land<\/span> will be compatible with structures on other portions of the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials<\/span> to be used, and architectural style. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> A description of all other improvements that may be made on each convertible land<\/span> within the condominium<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> A statement that any units<\/span> created within each convertible land<\/span> will be substantially identical to the units<\/span> on other portions of the submitted land, or a statement describing in detail what other types of units<\/span> may be created in such convertible land<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> A description of the declarant<\/span>’s reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements<\/span> within any convertible land<\/span> or to designate common elements in such convertible land<\/span> that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements<\/span>, in terms of the types, sizes<\/span>, and maximum number of such elements within each such convertible land<\/span>.\n\t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> If the condominium is an expandable condominium<\/span>, the declaration shall also contain the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The explicit reservation of an option to expand the condominium. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> A statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to whether the consent of any unit owners<\/span> shall be required, and, if so, a statement as to the method by which such consent shall be ascertained, or a statement that there are no such limitations. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> A time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the declaration, upon which the option to expand the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified. After the expiration of any period of declarant<\/span> control reserved pursuant to subsection A of § 55.1-1943<\/a>, such time limit may be extended by an amendment to the declaration made pursuant to § 55.1-1934<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> A legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be added to the condominium, henceforth referred to as “additional land.” <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> A statement as to whether, if any of the additional land is added to the condominium, all of it or any particular portion of it must be added and, if not, a statement of any limitations as to what portions may be added, or a statement that there are no such limitations. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> A statement as to whether portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds of such portions or regulating the order<\/span> in which they may be added to the condominium. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> A statement of any limitations as to the locations of any improvements that may be made on any portions of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> A statement of the maximum number of units<\/span> that may be created on the additional land. If portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units<\/span> that may be created on each such portion added to the condominium. If portions of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of those portions are not fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, then the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units<\/span> per acre that may be created on any such portion added to the condominium. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> A statement, with respect to the additional land and to any portion of such additional land that may be added to the condominium, of the maximum percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units<\/span> that may be created on such additional land that may be occupied by units<\/span> not restricted exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the units<\/span> on the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> A statement of the extent to which any structures erected on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium will be compatible with structures on the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials<\/span> to be used, and architectural style, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

11.<\/span> A description of all other improvements that will be made on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement of any limitations as to what other improvements may be made on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

12.<\/span> A statement that any units<\/span> created on any portion of the additional land added to the condominium will be substantially identical to the units<\/span> on the submitted land, or a statement of any limitations as to what types of units<\/span> may be created on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

13.<\/span> A description of the declarant<\/span>’s reserved right, if any, to create limited common elements<\/span> within any portion of the additional land added to the condominium or to designate common elements in such additional land that may subsequently be assigned as limited common elements<\/span>, in terms of the types, sizes<\/span>, and maximum number of such elements within each such portion, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards.\n\t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> If the condominium is a contractable condominium<\/span>, the declaration shall also contain the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The explicit reservation of an option to contract<\/span> the condominium. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> A statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to whether the consent of any unit owners<\/span> shall be required, and, if so, a statement as to the method whereby such consent shall be ascertained, or a statement that there are no such limitations. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> A time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the declaration, upon which the option to contract<\/span> the condominium shall expire, together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> A legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be withdrawn from the condominium, hereinafter referred to as “withdrawable land.” <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> A statement as to whether portions of the withdrawable land may be withdrawn from the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and bounds or regulating the order<\/span> in which they may be withdrawn from the condominium. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> A legal description by metes and bounds of all of the submitted land to which the option to contract<\/span> the condominium does not extend. This subdivision shall not be construed in derogation of any right the declarant<\/span> may have to terminate the condominium in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1937<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\tPlats may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, and 6. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> If the condominium is a leasehold condominium<\/span>, then with respect to any ground lease or other leases the expiration or termination of which will or may terminate or contract<\/span> the condominium, the declaration shall set forth the county or city in which such lease is recorded and the deed book and page number where the first page of each such lease is recorded, and the declaration shall also contain the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The date upon which each such lease is due to expire. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> A statement as to whether any land or improvements will be owned by the unit owners<\/span> in fee simple and, if so, either (i) a description of the same, including a legal description by metes and bounds of any such land, or (ii) a statement of any rights the unit owners<\/span> shall have to remove such improvements within a reasonable time after the expiration or termination of the lease involved, or a statement that they shall have no such rights. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> A statement of the rights the unit owners<\/span> shall have to redeem any reversion, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.\n\t\t\t\tAfter the recording of the declaration, no lessor who executed such declaration, and no successor in interest to such lessor, shall have any right or power to terminate any part of the leasehold interest of any unit owner<\/span> who makes timely payment of his share of the rent to the person<\/span> designated in the declaration for the receipt of such rent and who otherwise complies with all covenants that, if violated, would entitle the lessor to terminate the lease. Acquisition or reacquisition of such a leasehold interest by the owner of the reversion or remainder does not cause a merger of the leasehold and fee simple interests unless all leasehold interests in the condominium are thus acquired or reacquired. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> Wherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of land that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, such requirement shall be deemed satisfied by any legally sufficient description and shall be deemed to require a legally sufficient description of any easements that are submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, as appropriate. In the case of each such easement, the declaration shall contain the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> A description of the permitted use or uses. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> If less than all of those entitled to the use of all of the units<\/span> may utilize such easement, a statement of the relevant restrictions and limitations on utilization. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> If any persons<\/span> other than those entitled to the use of the units<\/span> may utilize such easement, a statement of the rights of others to utilization of the easement. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> Wherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of land that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, an added requirement shall be a separate legally sufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners<\/span> shall or may be tenants in common or joint tenants with any other persons<\/span> and a separate legally sufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners<\/span> shall or may be life tenants. No units<\/span> shall be situated on any such lands, however, and the declaration shall describe the nature of the unit owners<\/span>’ estate in such lands. No such lands shall be shown on the same plat or plats showing other portions of the condominium but shall be shown instead on separate plats. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nCONTENTS OF DECLARATION (\u00a7 55.1-1916)\n\nA. The declaration for every condominium shall contain the following:\n\n 1. The name of the condominium, which name shall include the word\n “condominium” or be followed by the words “a\n condominium.”\n\n 2. The name of the county or city in which the condominium is located.\n\n 3. A legal description by metes and bounds of the land submitted in accordance\n with this chapter.\n\n 4. A description or delineation of the boundaries of the units, including the\n horizontal (upper and lower) boundaries, if any, as well as the vertical\n (lateral or perimetric) boundaries.\n\n 5. A description or delineation of any limited common elements, other than\n those that are limited common elements by virtue of subdivision 5 of §\n 55.1-1912, showing or designating the unit or units to which each is assigned.\n\n 6. A description or delineation of all common elements not within the\n boundaries of any convertible lands that may subsequently be assigned as\n limited common elements, together with a statement that (i) they may be so\n assigned and a description of the method by which any such assignments shall\n be made in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1919 or (ii) once\n assigned, the conditions under which they may be unassigned and converted to\n common elements in accordance with § 55.1-1919.\n\n 7. The allocation to each unit of an undivided interest in the common elements\n in accordance with the provisions of § 55.1-1917.\n\n 8. A statement of the extent of the declarant’s obligation to complete\n improvements labeled “NOT YET COMPLETED” or to begin and complete\n improvements labeled “NOT YET BEGUN” on plats recorded pursuant to\n the requirements of this chapter. Such statement shall be specific as to the\n type and quality of materials to be used, the size or capacity of the\n improvements when material, and the time by which such improvements shall be\n completed.\n\n 9. Such other matters as the declarant deems appropriate.\n\nB. If the condominium contains any convertible land, the declaration shall also\ncontain the following:\n\n 1. A legal description by metes and bounds of each convertible land within the\n condominium.\n\n 2. A statement of the maximum number of units that may be created within each\n such convertible land.\n\n 3. A statement, with respect to each such convertible land, of the maximum\n percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units that may be\n created in such convertible land that may be occupied by units not restricted\n exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the\n units on other portions of the submitted land are restricted exclusively to\n residential use.\n\n 4. A statement of the extent to which any structure erected on any convertible\n land will be compatible with structures on other portions of the submitted\n land in terms of quality of construction, the principal materials to be used,\n and architectural style.\n\n 5. A description of all other improvements that may be made on each\n convertible land within the condominium.\n\n 6. A statement that any units created within each convertible land will be\n substantially identical to the units on other portions of the submitted land,\n or a statement describing in detail what other types of units may be created\n in such convertible land.\n\n 7. A description of the declarant’s reserved right, if any, to create\n limited common elements within any convertible land or to designate common\n elements in such convertible land that may subsequently be assigned as limited\n common elements, in terms of the types, sizes, and maximum number of such\n elements within each such convertible land.\n \t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to\n supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7.\n\nC. If the condominium is an expandable condominium, the declaration shall also\ncontain the following:\n\n 1. The explicit reservation of an option to expand the condominium.\n\n 2. A statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to\n whether the consent of any unit owners shall be required, and, if so, a\n statement as to the method by which such consent shall be ascertained, or a\n statement that there are no such limitations.\n\n 3. A time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the\n declaration, upon which the option to expand the condominium shall expire,\n together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate\n that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified. After the\n expiration of any period of declarant control reserved pursuant to subsection\n A of § 55.1-1943, such time limit may be extended by an amendment to the\n declaration made pursuant to § 55.1-1934.\n\n 4. A legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be added to\n the condominium, henceforth referred to as “additional land.”\n\n 5. A statement as to whether, if any of the additional land is added to the\n condominium, all of it or any particular portion of it must be added and, if\n not, a statement of any limitations as to what portions may be added, or a\n statement that there are no such limitations.\n\n 6. A statement as to whether portions of the additional land may be added to\n the condominium at different times, together with any limitations fixing the\n boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions setting forth the metes and\n bounds of such portions or regulating the order in which they may be added to\n the condominium.\n\n 7. A statement of any limitations as to the locations of any improvements that\n may be made on any portions of the additional land added to the condominium,\n or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.\n\n 8. A statement of the maximum number of units that may be created on the\n additional land. If portions of the additional land may be added to the\n condominium and the boundaries of those portions are fixed in accordance with\n subdivision 6, the declaration shall also state the maximum number of units\n that may be created on each such portion added to the condominium. If portions\n of the additional land may be added to the condominium and the boundaries of\n those portions are not fixed in accordance with subdivision 6, then the\n declaration shall also state the maximum number of units per acre that may be\n created on any such portion added to the condominium.\n\n 9. A statement, with respect to the additional land and to any portion of such\n additional land that may be added to the condominium, of the maximum\n percentage of the aggregate land and floor area of all units that may be\n created on such additional land that may be occupied by units not restricted\n exclusively to residential use. Such statement is not required if none of the\n units on the submitted land are restricted exclusively to residential use.\n\n 10. A statement of the extent to which any structures erected on any portion\n of the additional land added to the condominium will be compatible with\n structures on the submitted land in terms of quality of construction, the\n principal materials to be used, and architectural style, or a statement that\n no assurances are made in those regards.\n\n 11. A description of all other improvements that will be made on any portion\n of the additional land added to the condominium, or a statement of any\n limitations as to what other improvements may be made on such additional land,\n or a statement that no assurances are made in that regard.\n\n 12. A statement that any units created on any portion of the additional land\n added to the condominium will be substantially identical to the units on the\n submitted land, or a statement of any limitations as to what types of units\n may be created on such additional land, or a statement that no assurances are\n made in that regard.\n\n 13. A description of the declarant’s reserved right, if any, to create\n limited common elements within any portion of the additional land added to the\n condominium or to designate common elements in such additional land that may\n subsequently be assigned as limited common elements, in terms of the types,\n sizes, and maximum number of such elements within each such portion, or a\n statement that no assurances are made in those regards.\n \t\t\t\tPlats and plans may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to\n supplement information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11,\n 12, and 13.\n\nD. If the condominium is a contractable condominium, the declaration shall also\ncontain the following:\n\n 1. The explicit reservation of an option to contract the condominium.\n\n 2. A statement of any limitations on that option, including a statement as to\n whether the consent of any unit owners shall be required, and, if so, a\n statement as to the method whereby such consent shall be ascertained, or a\n statement that there are no such limitations.\n\n 3. A time limit, not exceeding 10 years after the recording of the\n declaration, upon which the option to contract the condominium shall expire,\n together with a statement of the circumstances, if any, that will terminate\n that option prior to the expiration of the time limit so specified.\n\n 4. A legal description by metes and bounds of all land that may be withdrawn\n from the condominium, hereinafter referred to as “withdrawable\n land.”\n\n 5. A statement as to whether portions of the withdrawable land may be\n withdrawn from the condominium at different times, together with any\n limitations fixing the boundaries of those portions by legal descriptions\n setting forth the metes and bounds or regulating the order in which they may\n be withdrawn from the condominium.\n\n 6. A legal description by metes and bounds of all of the submitted land to\n which the option to contract the condominium does not extend. This subdivision\n shall not be construed in derogation of any right the declarant may have to\n terminate the condominium in accordance with the provisions of §\n 55.1-1937.\n \t\t\t\tPlats may be recorded as exhibits to the declaration to supplement\n information furnished pursuant to subdivisions 4, 5, and 6.\n\nE. If the condominium is a leasehold condominium, then with respect to any\nground lease or other leases the expiration or termination of which will or may\nterminate or contract the condominium, the declaration shall set forth the\ncounty or city in which such lease is recorded and the deed book and page number\nwhere the first page of each such lease is recorded, and the declaration shall\nalso contain the following:\n\n 1. The date upon which each such lease is due to expire.\n\n 2. A statement as to whether any land or improvements will be owned by the\n unit owners in fee simple and, if so, either (i) a description of the same,\n including a legal description by metes and bounds of any such land, or (ii) a\n statement of any rights the unit owners shall have to remove such improvements\n within a reasonable time after the expiration or termination of the lease\n involved, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.\n\n 3. A statement of the rights the unit owners shall have to redeem any\n reversion, or a statement that they shall have no such rights.\n \t\t\t\tAfter the recording of the declaration, no lessor who executed such\n declaration, and no successor in interest to such lessor, shall have any right\n or power to terminate any part of the leasehold interest of any unit owner who\n makes timely payment of his share of the rent to the person designated in the\n declaration for the receipt of such rent and who otherwise complies with all\n covenants that, if violated, would entitle the lessor to terminate the lease.\n Acquisition or reacquisition of such a leasehold interest by the owner of the\n reversion or remainder does not cause a merger of the leasehold and fee simple\n interests unless all leasehold interests in the condominium are thus acquired\n or reacquired.\n\nF. Wherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of\nland that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or\nwithdrawn from the condominium, such requirement shall be deemed satisfied by\nany legally sufficient description and shall be deemed to require a legally\nsufficient description of any easements that are submitted pursuant to this\nchapter or that may be added to or withdrawn from the condominium, as\nappropriate. In the case of each such easement, the declaration shall contain\nthe following:\n\n 1. A description of the permitted use or uses.\n\n 2. If less than all of those entitled to the use of all of the units may\n utilize such easement, a statement of the relevant restrictions and\n limitations on utilization.\n\n 3. If any persons other than those entitled to the use of the units may\n utilize such easement, a statement of the rights of others to utilization of\n the easement.\n\nG. Wherever this section requires a legal description by metes and bounds of\nland that is submitted pursuant to this chapter or that may be added to or\nwithdrawn from the condominium, an added requirement shall be a separate legally\nsufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners shall or may be\ntenants in common or joint tenants with any other persons and a separate legally\nsufficient description of all lands in which the unit owners shall or may be\nlife tenants. No units shall be situated on any such lands, however, and the\ndeclaration shall describe the nature of the unit owners’ estate in such\nlands. No such lands shall be shown on the same plat or plats showing other\nportions of the condominium but shall be shown instead on separate plats.\n\nHISTORY: 1974, c. 416, \u00a7 55-79.54; 1975, c. 415; 1977, c. 428; 1982, c. 545;\n1993, c. 667; 1998, c. 32; 2012, c. 520; 2019, c. 712.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}